Senior Propellant Chemist / Engineer

Crosslinked; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, AR is seeking a forward-deployed Materials Process Engineer / Propellant Chemist. You’ll design and optimize solid rocket propellant processes, work with energetic formulations, and collaborate with Propellant Operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or higher in a related field, 4+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance. On-site work with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering and 4 years of related experience.
• Graduate degree with 2+ years of related experience; in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience.
• Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering preferred; knowledge of thermodynamics and polymer chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and modifies processes for manufacture of solid rocket propellants and energetics formulations.
• Provides practical solutions through chemistry/chemical engineering tools.
• Leads material selection and specification documentation and data analysis.
• Ensures continual improvement through corrective and preventive actions and root-cause investigations.

Skills

Energetic materials

Statistical analysis

Programming

Experimental setup and data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering

Graduate degree (MS/PhD) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering

Experience with energetic materials

Job description

• Canoga Park, CA $68k – $126k

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Senior Propellant Chemist / Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

• Camden, AR4d ago

$77k – $143k

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $113k (688 that show pay).

Develop and modify solid rocket propellant and energetic material processes, formulations, and specs

Thermosets

Worth knowing

Why it is interesting.

Forward-deployed chemist embedded directly with propellant operations, owning formulations from bench through production.

Might not be for you.

Requires ability to obtain a Secret clearance and hands-on work with hazardous energetic materials.

Bench and deskGeneralist PhD-friendlyBS acceptable

Adjacent materials role

Designs, develops and modifies processes for the manufacture of various solid rocket propellants and energetics formulations; polymer chemistry, structure/property relationships

Seniority Mid-level

Work On-site

Type Full-time

Degree BS

Experience 4+ yrs

Industry Defense

Role Process Engineering

Schedule Compressed 4x10

Clearance Ability to obtain

Materials

• solid rocket propellants4 roles
• energetics formulations1 role
• liners3 roles
• explosives2 roles

Techniques

• materials characterization84 roles
• experimental/laboratory testing1 role
• data analysis35 roles
• statistical analysis92 roles
• experimental set-up and data acquisition

Benefits

• compressed workweekeducation assistanceparental leave

Role details

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech.

With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Specialist, Materials Process Engineer / Propellant Chemist Job Code: 44539 Job Location: Camden, AR or Orange, VA Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week Job Description: The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Materials Process Engineer / Propellant Chemist.

This forward-deployed propellant chemist role within the Propulsion Materials and Process Engineering team performs assignments requiring an application of advanced principles, theories and concepts in the propulsion field with an emphasis on propellant chemistry technology and manufacturing with a working knowledge of other related disciplines (thermal and structural), working directly with Propellant Operations. Experience in process control, lean manufacturing best practices, and manufacturing operations experience of items such as propellants, explosives and liners is desired.

Essential Functions

Designs, develops and modifies processes and methods for the manufacture and utilization of various solid rocket propellants and energetics formulations. Provides imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems through the application of chemistry and/or chemical engineering disciplines and tools. Participation in design processes including trade studies, supplier selection, concurrent design and development, materials characterization, data analysis, and drawing review. Responsible for the preparation, execution and maintenance of materials and process specifications, and materials control plans (i.e. PMPM, corrosion control and contamination control plans). Analyzes materials and material components to establish operating data, conducts experimental or laboratory tests and evaluates results. Selects materials for inclusion in products based on analysis of specifications and reliability. Completes documentation and procedures for processing, testing and use of materials. Drives corrective and preventive action to ensure continual improvement: Investigates and determines root causes of problems, develops and implements corrective and preventive actions, including leading failure investigations. Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering and 4 years of prior related technical experience in energetic materials. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering or related science discipline preferred. Knowledge of chemical principles, thermodynamics, polymer chemistry, structure/property relationships, kinetics, and data analysis.

Experience with energetic materials, statistical analysis, programming and experimental set-up and data acquisition is a plus. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $76,500 – $142,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish .

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Senior Propellant Chemist / Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies?

The listed annual base salary range is $77K–$143K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Senior Propellant Chemist / Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies?

This role is based in Camden, AR.

What degree is required for the Senior Propellant Chemist / Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 4 years, MS + 2 years, PhD + 2 years.

How many years of experience does this Senior Propellant Chemist / Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 4 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Senior Propellant Chemist / Engineer role work with?

solid rocket propellants, energetics formulations, liners.

What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Propellant Chemist / Engineer role?

materials characterization, experimental/laboratory testing, data analysis.